ASL Vets Limited Cookie and Tracking Technology Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how ASL Vets Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and other tracking technologies on our website www.aslvets.co.uk (the “Website”). Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Notice, which provides information about how we collect, store, use, and share your personal data. It also includes your rights and how to contact us or the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if needed.
Who We Are
ASL Vets Limited operates this Website. Our registered business address is 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0UA.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store details about your preferences, previous actions, or technical information. For example, they help us track your visits, remember your preferences, and tailor our services to enhance your user experience.
Some cookies collect data that can identify you, while others gather anonymized data, such as aggregated statistics. Cookies and similar tracking technologies play a key role in improving our Website’s functionality and your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are crucial for the basic operation of our Website. For example, they enable you to navigate the Website or use essential features like secure payment gateways.
- Performance Cookies: These collect information about how users interact with our Website, helping us monitor and improve its performance. For example, they track which pages are most visited.
- Functionality Cookies: These remember your preferences, such as language settings, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Targeting/Marketing Cookies: These are used to display advertisements tailored to your interests based on your browsing activity. Marketing cookies may include technologies like pixels (tiny pieces of code) that help us analyse the effectiveness of our campaigns and build our audience.
Pixels and Other Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses Facebook, TikTok, and Google Analytics pixels to:
- Show you relevant advertisements.
- Track your behavior across platforms for analytics purposes.
- Monitor the success of marketing campaigns and track conversions.
Pixels collect data points over different web pages to help us understand your preferences and behaviours.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our Website.
- To enable features such as shopping baskets and secure checkouts.
- To analyze traffic and user behaviour for performance and statistical purposes.
- To deliver personalized marketing and advertising.
- To prevent fraud and enhance security.
Legal Compliance
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). These laws require:
- Consent for Non-Essential Cookies: We must obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies (e.g., targeting/marketing cookies) on your device.
- Transparency: You must be informed about the types of cookies used, their purpose, and how to manage them.
- Data Protection Principles: Any personal data collected through cookies must be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and stored securely.
For more information on your rights under UK GDPR, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Consent for Cookies
Upon visiting our Website, you will be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings.
If you opt out of certain types of cookies, some Website functionalities may be unavailable to you.
How to Disable Cookies
You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Below are instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
For more guidance, visit About Cookies or All About Cookies.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit Google Analytics Opt-out.
Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may include links to trusted third-party platforms. These external websites may use their own cookies, subject to their respective policies. We encourage you to review their cookie and privacy policies for more information.
Data Protection and Cookies
Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will notify you via our Website. This policy was last updated on 20/03/2025.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
- By Post: ASL Vets Limited, 5 The Pantiles, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0UA.
- By Email: info@aslvets.co.uk